For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 925 students in Winnsboro, SC.
The top-ranked public high schools in Winnsboro, SC are Fairfield Central High School and Midlands Stem Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Winnsboro, SC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the South Carolina public high school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 76% statewide average). High schools in Winnsboro have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public high schools.
Winnsboro, SC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the South Carolina average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Fairfield Central High School, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public high school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Winnsboro, SC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fairfield Central High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
836 Us Highway 321 Bypass Sout
Winnsboro, SC 29180
(803) 635-1441
Winnsboro, SC 29180
(803) 635-1441
Gr: 9-12 | 619 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
Midlands Stem Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
854 Hwy 321 Business South
Winnsboro, SC 29180
(803) 815-1524
Winnsboro, SC 29180
(803) 815-1524
Gr: PK-12 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: n/an/a
Fairfield Career And Technology Center
Vocational School
790 Us Highway 321 North
Winnsboro, SC 29180
(803) 635-5506
Winnsboro, SC 29180
(803) 635-5506
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Winnsboro, SC?
The top-ranked public high schools in Winnsboro, SC include Fairfield Central High School and Midlands Stem Charter School.
How many public high schools are located in Winnsboro?
3 public high schools are located in Winnsboro.
What is the racial composition of students in Winnsboro?
Winnsboro public high schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public high schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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